RedragonReleased 2024

ALCOR K717 PRO

79/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
60% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (81/100)
  • Strong performance (73/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (60/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the ALCOR K717 PRO wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall606573618163
Build quality
60
Customisability
65
Performance
73
Productivity
61
Portability
81
Overall
63
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size60
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeBottom Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions34
Weight460 g

More specs

Height Mm34 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

ALCOR K717 PRO vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
ALCOR K717 PROSTARS80 V2
 RedragonALCOR K717 PROThis pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score63 /10080 /100Better
Build quality60 /10079 /100Better
Performance73 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeBottom MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes